All about the name
Jill
Male
« Jill is an English given name, a diminutive of Gillian, itself derived from Julian meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'. It has been used since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in the 20th century through literature like Beatrix Potter's "The Tale of Peter Rabbit". »
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since 1900
Meaning, origin, history
Jill is a popular given name of English origin. It is a diminutive form of the feminine given name Gillian, which itself is derived from the masculine given name Julian, meaning "youthful" or "downy," with reference to young birds' feathers. The name Jill has been in use since the Middle Ages but gained popularity in the 20th century due to its appearance in literature and media. For instance, it was used as a character's name in the novel "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter, published in 1904, which may have contributed to its rise in usage during that time period.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Jill since 1880
Total births
501
Total since 1880
Peak year
1965
26 births
in 1987
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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